Salmond Set To Use Stone Of Scone For Investiture

SNP leader Alec Salmond today announced plans for the historic Stone of Scone to be used for his investiture as President for Life, or King, of Scotland in the event of a 'Yes' vote.
The First Minister's oft-stated fondness for Scandinavian models of social democracy is believed to have widened its geographical arc in recent weeks, with well-placed insiders saying that he is a big fan of the Russian model, with a single figurehead providing a strong lead for an elected second chamber.
"If the people of Scotland vote 'Yes' on 18th September," said Mr Salmond "It would give a clear mandate for these plans to go ahead."
"The 'No' campaign think they invented monarchy, but we have a proud royal tradition of our own that many Scots would like to see reinstated."
A statement from Buckingham Palace said that though the Queen was "...disappointed by the plan", she would nevertheless be willing to let them have Holyrood Palace for a "nominal fee" (thought to be £3-4billion) as long as she could keep Balmoral for "Holidays and other fun stuff."